Paper slipper



Oct. 18, 1932. I w SCHQLL PAPER SLIPPER Filed April 27. 1931 jWVQfi/QF I ll/idlzam 225076022.

Patented Oct. 18, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE WILLIAM H. SCROLL, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOB TO THE SCROLL MFG. 00., INC, 0! CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK PAPER SLIIIEB Application filed April 27, 1981. Serial 110. $38,191.

This invention relates to improvements in paper slippers of the type frequently discarded after relatively short usage, and more particularly to a paper slipper of the character commonly used in locker rooms, shower .7

baths, etc., although the invpntion will have many and various uses andpurposes as will be apparent to one skilled in the art.

In the past, many and various types of paper slippers have been developed, and in many instances these slippers have been used in conjunction with locker rooms, swimming pools, etc., the slippers being worn in going back and forth between dressing rooms and shower baths, rest rooms, and the like. It is customary to use the slippers only once or a very few times and then discard them for a new pair. These heretofore known slippers of this character have been open to certain objections among which are the fact that the slippers cannot be produced as economically as is desired and the fact that quite frequently accidents have resulted due to the skidding of the slippers on hard, smooth flooring. The present invention has been designed to overcome the above noted as well as other defects and objections in the provision of a paper slipper designed both for economical production and elimination of skidding.

Another obj ect of this invention is the provision of a paper slipper having non-skid means associated with the sole surface there- A further object of this invention is the provision of a slipper formed with a plurality of pieces, the pieces being secured together by a waterproof friction tape which overlaps the sole surface of the slipper.

It is stilla further object of this invention to provide a crepe paper slipper in which the upper portion thereof is creped transversely to the sole portion thereof.

While some of the more salient features, characteristics and advantages of 'a device embodying the present invention have been above pointed, out, others will become ap parent from the following disclosures.

The invention includes these and other features of construction and combinations of parts, hereinafter described, and shown in a preferred form in the drawing, as more particularly indicated by the claims. I

On the drawing: Figure 1 is a top plan view of a slipper embodylng the principles of the present invention indicating in full lines the open position of the slipper, and in dotted lines the i I folded or flat position thereof.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the slipper shown in Figure 1 in open position.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the slipper.

As shown on the drawing:

. In the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, there is shown a paper slipper including a sole piece or portion5 and an upper portion 6, each part being preferably initially separate from the other. The upper portion 6 is cut arcuately at the instep end thereof as indicated at 7 to properly receive the instep of the foot, and when the slipper is not in use this upper portion 6 is folded down 1 as indicated by the dotted lines 8 in Figure 1, so that the upper portion will be substantially flat on top of the sole portion and the slippers may be stacked one on top of the other in very compactbundles.

The u per and sole portions of theslipper are pre erablyv held together by means of waterproof friction tape 9, the tape bein folded so as to overlie the upper portion 0 the slipper to a reasonable extent, and to overlie the sole portion'of the slipperto a, eater extent as seen clearly in Figure 3. This friction tape is, of course, of a non-skid variety, so that on either dry or wet surfaces the pser may stride along with a firm step without danger of the slipper skidding. Obviously, the'friction tape 9 may be applied tothe parts of the slipper in a single strip or as shown in the drawing in a plurality of strips having overlapped margins.

As seen clearly in the drawing, the slipl pansion of the paper in the slipper causing the slipper to better conform to the foot of the wearer. In the present instance, the creping in the sole piece 5 runs longitudinally thereof, while the creping in the upper portion 6 runs laterally thereof, the lateral creping giving a desirable expansion over the instep longitudinally of the slipper.

It is to be noted, however, that while the present invention is shown as being made of crepe paper, it might equally. as well be made of any suitable paper, if so desired.

From the foregoing, it will be apparent that I have provided a paper slipper which is exceedingly simple in construction, adapts itself very readily to the contour of the foot of the user, eliminates skidding, and may be very economically manufactured.

I am aware that many changes may be made, and numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention and I, therefore, 'do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than is necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

I. As an article of manufacture, a crepe paper slipper including a sole piece, an upper portion creped transversely of the length of said sole piece, and non-skid tape securing said sole piece and upper portion together, said tape overlapping the sole surface of said slipper.

2. As an article of manufacture, a paper slipper, comprising a sole piece of crepe paper expansible laterally and non-expansible 1ongitudinally, an upper portion formed of ore paper, expansible longitudinally of the slipper and non-expans'ible laterally, and a non-skid tape binding the sole and upper together and overlapping the sole surface of the slipper about the ed e thereof.

In testimony whereof have hereunto subscribed my name at Chicago,' Cook County,

Illinois.

WILLIAM M. SCHOLL. 

